Orbs - The Lightness of Beings?

Orbs – The Lightness of Beings?

While biking the towpath with a friend, Lynne, we stopped for a breather in Mt Moriah Cemetery, I mentioned something about ghosts and spirits. Lynne asked if I believed in ghosts. “I’m not sure, but if I had to choose,…

Outdoor Entertainment

Outdoor Entertainment

Living in the Pocono Mountains means great outdoor opportunities – hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, theater and concerts. That’s right, outdoor entertainment is one of the area’s great summer gifts. One can often walk through the woods listening to the sounds…

Poconos Inspired Forward Thinking

Poconos Inspired Forward Thinking

Charles Fourier was born in 1772. He’s known as a French philosopher and early socialist thinker. In fact, he started as a hard-working traveling salesman. He wanted to be an engineer but only sons of a nobleman were granted that…

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

The courage to create is a power to be respected. There is great beauty in things discarded, overlooked and unappreciated. Yet, opinions and judgements can alter a fragile spirit. Community Tapestry NEPA: A Piece of Garbage This Community Tapestry consists…

Rainy Day Fun Things to Do

Rainy Day Fun Things to Do

Recently, I had friends visiting. We were excited to raft the river. Hike a challenging trail. Enjoy the sunshine. Then, all of our plans went out the window as the weekend had a different plan by providing vast amounts of…

Why People Be Pigs?

Why People Be Pigs?

The Road is NOT a Garbage Can! Ahhhhh, the loveliness of springtime! The flowers begin to grow, leaves are returning to the trees as the mounds of plowed snow melt away. And there it is, in between the flowers and…

Winter – Inside and Out

Winter – Inside and Out

The heart of winter in the Pocono Mountains offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy Mother Nature and the nature of creativity. We are surrounded by game lands and parks. Don your cross-country skis or snowshoes and get outside. It’s…

Van Scott Nature Preserve

Van Scott Nature Preserve

The 144-acre Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, Wayne County, PA is the new headquarters of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and a welcoming, accessible place for people of all ages to learn about, explore, and enjoy nature. It was…

Bunting Farm Stay

Bunting Farm Stay

Last month I wrote about Billy’s New Hope Barn, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for rescued farm animals. Billy’s New Hope Barn resides on the Bunting Farm. Thank you to all of you who donated. If you forgot, now…

Billy's New Hope Barn

Billy’s New Hope Barn

Meet Jerry and Marcie Bunting. These two very special humans created and manage Billy’s New Hope Barn, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for rescued farm animals. Most animals come from the ASPCA or Animal Control. Sadly, there is a…